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Healthcare procurement and contracting

Procurement and contracting are crucial within the healthcare sector and social domain. Typical of the dynamics prevailing within them are growing regulatory pressures and a need for respite from them. Developments such as the Integral Care Accord [Integraal Zorg Akkoord] (IZA) and continuing decentralisation seek to achieve appropriate healthcare and efficiency even though they are at odds with the rise in demand for healthcare and support. The prevailing complexity is exacerbated by the conflicting interests of healthcare funders and providers, for example, with regard to issues pertaining to the discretionary choice of doctors and the stricter quality and procedural requirements of procurement law.

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Assistance with challenges

There is a growing emphasis on scientific evidence for compensable healthcare, although it is not always possible to furnish any. The demand for realistic fees remains persists as ever and more research and supporting arguments are expected from municipal councils and other healthcare procurers than in the past. The situation demands cautious, strategic action.

Healthcare providers, municipal councils and regional groupings, such as sectoral and professional associations, are experiencing a growing need for expert support in relation to all aspects of healthcare procurement and contracting. Disputes and litigation can be avoided as far as possible with appropriate support. Consider advice and guidance on a variety of facets, including material audits, procurement procedures, open day processes, procurement procedures, pricing and the resolution of disputes relating to healthcare and support contracts.

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Highly specialised

Our legal team specialising in healthcare procurement and contracting is composed of experienced lawyers who are authorities in this field. Their focus is highly specialised and their expertise profound.

Extensive experience

Dirkzwager's healthcare team is familiar with both substantial and sensitive interests and understands the interdependence of the parties involved. We offer strategic support by sharing ideas and operating prudently.

Proven track record

Dirkzwager enjoys an excellent reputation thanks to its focus on prioritising amicable settlements and its willingness to resort to litigation when necessary. We specialise in complex legal proceedings and boast an impressive list of references and judgments by way of support.

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“For many people, we are the clinic for movement problems. They know where to find us when our expertise is needed. In turn, we are happy with the special expertise of our in-house lawyer Dirkzwager the moment we have a legal issue.”

Sint Maartenskliniek is a household name in the Netherlands. With our specialties in orthopedics, rheumatology, rehabilitation and pain management, we are leaders in Europe.

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Sint Maartenskliniek

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Healthcare procurement

"The KNGF is very satisfied with the advice and service provided by Dirkzwager's lawyers. Their expertise and expertise on the files relevant to physical therapists is very useful in the representation of interests for our members.”

Dirkzwager has been the in-house lawyer of the Royal Dutch Society for Physical Therapy (KNGF) for several years.

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KNGF

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Healthcare procurement

Dirkzwager offered us crucial legal support in dealing with the complex administrative pressures and diverse contractual requirements in youth care”

Pluryn is one of the largest providers of youth care in the Netherlands. Dirkzwager has advised on the contracts Pluryn entered into with municipalities and also litigated against municipalities and other authorities where necessary.

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Pluryn

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